Chapter 2. Motor Vehicle Inspection

equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.); and Type A2, with a PURPOSE: This rule defines the meaning of words and terms used GVWR of greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.). throughout the inspection rules. 2. A Type “B” school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped cha…

wheels to be suspended by lifting under the outer extremity of PURPOSE: This rule lists the minimum requirements for all official a motor vehicle’s lower control arm, cross member, or frame; vehicle inspection stations. These requirements are necessary to 5. Scraper. A scraper to…

effective March 19, 1970. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective PURPOSE: This rule provides different classifications of public Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. inspection stations and lists the type vehicle each class of station is authorized …

operation. PURPOSE: This rule lists the vehicles that private inspection stations may inspect and other responsibilities that apply only to (4) When an inspection station permit has been suspended private stations. or revoked, or when a station discontinues operation, all inspect…

the time of application. PURPOSE: This rule requires inspection station operators and (B) The Missouri State Highway Patrol shall consider only inspector/mechanics to display inspection permits, the official business hours between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. for sign, and pos…

Filed June 2, 1993, effective Nov. 8, 1993. Emergency rescission PURPOSE: This rule lists minimum requirements and licensing and rule filed March 12, 1997, effective April 15, 1997, expired Sept. procedures for inspector/mechanics. These requirements and 30, 1997. Rescinded and r…

ties, and Decals tion stickers and decals for the same number of current issue. A request to exchange stickers must be accompanied by a Return PURPOSE: This rule establishes uniform procedures for inspection Of Expired Stickers/Decals Form (SHP-466) properly completed stations to…

PURPOSE: This rule provides uniform procedures for the proper PURPOSE: This rule establishes uniform procedures for inspection use of the MVI-2 form. These procedures are necessary to ensure station operators and inspector/mechanics to follow when issuing that correct and complet…

PURPOSE: This rule advises inspection station operators and inspector/mechanics that compliance with the inspection law and the official inspection rules is required. A failure to comply subjects the inspection station operator or inspector/mechanic to a warning, suspension or re…

Rebuilding PURPOSE: This rule prescribes the form which shall be used when a vehicle is sold for junk, salvage, or for rebuilding and not inspected under the motor vehicle inspection regulations. This is a requirement of section 307.380, RSMo. (1) When a vehicle is sold for junk,…

Single unit vehicles PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for with a manufacturer’s the inspection of brake performance. The inspection of brakes is a Gross Vehicle Weight requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. Rating of 10,000 pounds or less 43.5% 14 (1) A br…

five (125) psi; PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for 4. Governor cut-in pressure is lower than eighty (80) psi; the inspection of air and vacuum brake systems. The inspection of 5. Leakage in psi per minute exceeds three (3) psi for single brakes is a req…

PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the inspection of lighting equipment. The inspection of lighting equipment is a requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. (1) Headlights. Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with one (1) of the …

PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the inspection of signalling devices. The inspection of signalling devices is a requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. (2) Beam Indicator. Every motor vehicle equipped with multiple (1) Turn Signals. Turn signals instal…

pivot shafts, pivot shaft mountings, radius arms, and all PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for bushings. the inspection of steering mechanisms. The inspection of steering 1. Reject vehicle if— mechanisms is a requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. A. Wheel…

1998. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Aug. 1, 1997, effective Jan. PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the 30, 1998. inspection of the horn. The inspection of the horn is a requirement of section 307.365, RSMo. *Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, ame…

(F) A casting is cracked or there is evidence of wear in the PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for clamping area of a cast wheel; or the inspection of tires. The inspection of tires is a requirement of (G) A wheel and hub assembly are mismatched or if the …

(E) Tailpipe is located so that a person may be burned on PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the entering or leaving passenger compartment; inspection of wheels. The inspection of wheels is a requirement of (F) Any part of system passes through passenge…

Jan. 14, 1988. Amended: Filed Aug. 18, 1989, effective Nov. 26, 1989. PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the Amended: Filed April 2, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Amended: inspection of glazing. The inspection of glazing is a requirement of Filed June …

Aug. 23, 1970. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for the Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: inspection of a vehicle’s fuel tank. The inspection of vehicle fuel Filed April 2, …

designed for installing that seat belt in a motor vehicle by the PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for manufacturer or its equivalent. Seat belts are classified as: the inspection of mud flaps. The inspection of mud flaps is a (A) Type 1 seat belt assembly…

PURPOSE: This rule formulates procedures for the inspection of motor vehicle bumpers as required by section 307.172(2), RSMo. (1) Definitions. (A) Bumper—A device of at least four and one-half inches (4 1/2") in vertical height constructed of metal, wood or other durable material…

(F) Front and Rear Red Warning Flashers. School buses shall PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedures and standards for be equipped with two (2) alternately flashing red lights and the inspection of school buses. The inspection of school buses is a two (2) alternately flashing …

with physical disabilities may display the universal handicap PURPOSE: This rule establishes inspection standards for the symbols below the window line. The emblem shall meet inspection of power lifts, ramps, aisles, restraint systems, special United States Department of Transpor…

3. Taillights and Reflectors. PURPOSE: The rule provides inspection standards and procedures A. Every autocycle shall be equipped with required specific to the inspection of the autocycle, which is necessary due taillights and reflectors. These lights shall exhibit a plainly to d…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11 CSR 50-2.360 Emission Fee (Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11 CSR 50-2.370 Inspection Station Licens…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000) AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed March 5, 1990, effective June 28, 1990. Emergency rescission filed Nov. 1, AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 1999, effective Jan. 1, 2000, expired June 28, 2000. Re…

Nov. 1, 1999, effective April 30, 2000. (Rescinded April 30, 2000) AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1983, effective Nov. 11, 1983. Amended: Filed Sept. 12, 1984, 11 CSR 50-2.403 Missouri Analyzer System (MAS) Display and effective Jan. 1, 1985. A…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000)

(Rescinded April 30, 2000) Inspection Report and Printer Function Specifications (Rescinded April 30, 2000) AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1983, effective Nov. 11, 1983. Amended: Filed Aug. 14, AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original ru…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000)

Emergency rescission filed Nov. 1, 1999, effective Jan. 1, 2000, (Rescinded April 30, 2000) expired June 28, 2000. Rescinded: Filed Nov. 1, 1999, effective April 30, 2000. AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed March 5, 1990, effective June 28, 1990. Emergency…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11 CSR 50-2.404 Test Record Specifications (Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 2 CODE OF STATE REGULATIONS John R. Ashcroft (12/31…

AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. (Rescinded April 30, 2000) 4, 1983, effective Nov. 11, 1983. Amended: Filed April 2, 1992, effective Sept. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed June 2, 1993, effective Nov. AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule fil…

Function Specifications (Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 11 CSR 50-2.406 Technical Specifications for the MAS (Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . 46

(Rescinded April 30, 2000) Reading Verification AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed March PURPOSE: This rule establishes procedures to be followed in the 5, 1990, effective June 28, 1990. Emergency rescission filed Nov. 1, verification of vehicle identifica…

(Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 11 CSR 50-2.410 Vehicles Failing Reinspection (Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

(Rescinded April 30, 2000) motorcycles only. The actual verification of VINs and odometer readings shall be made on the inspection station premises. AUTHORITY: section 307.366, RSMo 1994. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1983, effective Nov. 11, 1983. Amended: Filed May 31, 1990, (4) …

(Rescinded April 30, 2000). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 11 CSR 50-2.430 Verification of Homemade Trailers (Rescinded February 29, 2020). . . . . . . . . 46 11 CSR 50-2.440 Vehicle Identification Number and Odometer Read…

(Rescinded February 29, 2020) (7) If a safety inspection is requested, this procedure is not AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 2000. Emergency rule filed required. Aug. 15, 1984, effective Sept. 1, 1984, expired Dec. 30, 1984. Original rule filed Sept. 12, 1984, effective Jan. 1, …

replacement of not more than one (1) major component part; (J) Reconstructed motor vehicle—A vehicle that is altered PURPOSE: This rule defines the words and terms used throughout from its original construction by the addition or substitution of the vehicle number inspection/salv…

PURPOSE: This rule lists the requirements for completing vehicle (5) Non-United States of America (USA) Standard Vehicles. identification number verifications on specific types of vehicles. (A) A person presenting a non-USA Standard motor vehicle for a VIN verification will be re…